Satisfying Vegan Food

Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry

with Peas, Spinach and Coconut
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Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry - Exotic flavors ensnare the senses with this simple stir-fry

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Health Score:
97 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
Calories:
468
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Vegetables and nuts provide this quick dish with many valuable vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

Different vegetables can be substituted in this recipe easily. Try different combinations and see what you like best! 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie468 cal.(22 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates67 g(45 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage10 g(33 %)
Vitamin A1.3 mg(163 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin7.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate63 μg(21 %)
Pantothenic acid1.5 mg(25 %)
Biotin14.7 μg(33 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C31 mg(33 %)
Potassium701 mg(18 %)
Calcium129 mg(13 %)
Magnesium107 mg(36 %)
Iron6.6 mg(44 %)
Iodine22 μg(11 %)
Zinc2.5 mg(31 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.9 g
Uric acid216 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 onion
3 carrots
1 pinch Saffron (0.1 grams)
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
2 ozs Cashews
1 Cinnamon stick
6 Cardamom
4 cloves
2 bay leaves
9 ozs Basmati rice
½ tsp ground Cumin
salt
1 ¼ pints vegetable stock
5 ozs Baby spinach
4 Cherry tomatoes
11 ozs Peas (frozen)
½ Lime
peppers
1 pc fresh Coconut (about 1.5 ounces)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Peeler, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Small bowl, 1 large Skillet (with lid), 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 1

Peel onion and dice finely. Rinse carrots, trim, peel and cut into small cubes.

2.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 2

Mix saffron in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of hot water to dissolve.

3.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add cashews, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves and bay leaves and cook on medium heat while stirring until fragrant.

4.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 4

Add carrots, onion, rice and cumin and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring. Season with salt and pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes.

5.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 5

Meanwhile, rinse and drain spinach. Rinse and halve the tomatoes. Mix both with the peas and the rice and cook for another 5 minutes over medium heat.

6.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 6

Squeeze the half lime. Season the rice with lime juice, dissolved saffron, salt and pepper.

7.
Indian Rice and Vegetable Stir-Fry preparation step 7

Peel the coconut with a vegetable peeler, slice and serve in thin strips over the rice.